News & Resources

Childcare arrangements at Alert Levels 3 and 4
At Alert Levels 3 and 4 many families/whānau with children in shared care will have questions about whether that contact should continue during this lockdown.

Contracting Out Agreements 101
By entering into a Contracting Out Agreement you and your partner can agree to divide your relationship property in a way that is appropriate for you.

Commercial Leasing: Do you have to pay your rent during Lockdown?
A common issue for commercial tenancies is payment of rent during periods where the tenant’s business cannot operate due to alert levels.

Consumer Issues during Covid-19
We have been acting for both businesses and consumers dealing with consumer issues arising from COVID-19.

Covid-19 Vaccination Records and the Privacy Act 2020
The New Zealand Ministry of Health has created a “COVID Immunisation Register”.

COVID-19 Other support for Employers and Employees
In addition to the more well-known financial support systems in place there are other avenues available to assist employers to pay employees who are impacted by COVID-19.

Q&A Zoom Meeting for businesses
Today Eastern Bay Chamber of Commerce hosted a Q&A Zoom Meeting for businesses.

COVID-19 FAQ for Employers
We recap the key tips and takeaways for employers who are likely to be impacted by the COVID-19 lockdown.

Essential Work during Covid
The Government has issued a completely new order that sets out the restrictions (and exceptions) for what Level 4 looks like.

More Essential Freshwater Reforms: Stock Exclusion Regulations
The Government has proposed changes to the low slope map in the Resource Management (Stock Exclusion) Regulations 2020 forming part of the Government’s Essential Freshwater reforms.

More Essential Freshwater Reforms: Freshwater Farm Plans
The Government has proposed new regulations for freshwater farm plans intended to halt further degradation of waterways; make material improvement in the health of waterways and restore degraded waterways.

Is it time to review your Will?
When was the last time you reviewed the terms of your Will?